Inorganic Materials Synthesis and Fabrication

This up-to-date, single-source reference on the preparation of single-phase inorganic materials covers the most important methods and techniques in solid-state synthesis and materials fabrication. Presenting both fundamental background and advanced methodologies, it describes the principles of crystallography, thermodynamics, and kinetics required, addresses crystallographic and microstructural considerations, and describes various kinds of reactions. This is an excellent text for materials science and engineering, chemistry, and physics students, as well as a practical, hands-on reference for working professionals.

Preface. 1. Crystallographic and Microstructural Considerations. 2. Chemical Energetics and Atomistics of Reactions and Transformations in Solids. 3. Solid - Vapor Reactions. 4. Solid - Liquid Reactions. 5. Solid - Solid Reactions. 6. Nanomaterials Synthesis. 7. Materials Fabrication. Appendix A1: General Mechanical Engineering Terms. Appendix A2: Green Materials Synthesis and Processing. Index.